cornpoohRN

cornpoohRN

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  1. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    cornpoohRN replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1.what kind of floor are you working on? or~residency 2.where are you from? ga 3.how did you get that job? i applied for a residency position for new grads and was called for a phone interview then...

  2. How to help a co-worker

    cornpoohRN replied to NurseAngela24's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the HR policy and go up the chain of command. Document specific incident's w/ dates & times and report. If nothing gets done.....file an EEOC

  3. Failure to disclose....

    cornpoohRN replied to cornpoohRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have my license! I got it 10 days ago. They gave me 90 days to pay the fine but I went ahead and paid it. I am so relieved to have that behind me. I start my new job Monday. I was really worried...

  4. Just got hired!!

    cornpoohRN replied to jsnj2009's topic in Operating Room

    I start my OR residency Monday. I am so excited. I knew that was the field for me and decided to only apply for OR. I know that was risky being a new RN but that was how passionate I felt about it. We...

  5. Perioperative Residency...........

    cornpoohRN replied to cornpoohRN's topic in Operating Room

    Well I am a licensed RN now and start my OR residency in a couple of days and I am

  6. My journey with a criminal history

    cornpoohRN replied to SynCardia's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Wow! I am so sorry. The wait is so stressful. I have a job that is supposed to start August 24th and I have passed NCLEX however, I have to pay a $500 fine and wait on the paperwork to be processed...

  7. Failure to disclose....

    cornpoohRN replied to cornpoohRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Well I guess so! I did not know this topic with so many threads existed. Thanks for moving it. It is still a horribl feeling to go through

  8. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    cornpoohRN replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May and start an OR residency in August. I absolutely wanted to be an OR nurse and do a residency or I was going right back to school. I am thrilled and can't wait to start--it is a...

  9. How long before you took NCLEX

    cornpoohRN replied to SMK1211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 14th but my school dragged their feet and did not send paperwork to state until mid-June. June 17th was when they "received" my application. Finaly I got an ATT on July 10th after...

  10. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

    cornpoohRN replied to muesli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May NCLEX July 24th Job offer--end of June Start August 24th! A residency program. Georgia. Can't

  11. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    cornpoohRN replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am sorry that you got bad information. if a person comes out of the exam confident that they passed then maybe they were well prepared! i was confident and passed. i had some easy, difficult and...

  12. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    cornpoohRN replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. 84 ?'s 2. Kaplan mostly, some Saunders ?'s, ERI material 3. My SON used ERI throughout our program-we were tested out of every semester w/ an end of course ERI. If you did not pass, you did not...

  13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cornpoohRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow........I am a

  14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cornpoohRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test Friday at 2pm and the PVT worked for me, so again I am waiting until 2pm to see (and of course I have checked a couple of times already but only a couple) LOL! My next post will...

  15. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cornpoohRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, so I took NCLEX-RN today and my test quit at 84 questions! I have not heard of anyone's test ending at that particular number of questions. I got 8 SATA; 2 order of events; 2 math; a ton of...

  16. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cornpoohRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today at I used Kaplan and it was very helpful. Actually the format is even the same. I think Kaplan is a degree more difficult than NCLEX. I will keep you posted as to my results. Good...

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    cornpoohRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have spent many hours reading this thread! I take my NCLEX TODAY! I am a little freaked out as I am sure everyone is/was before their test. I will probably test the PVT but for sure I will spend...

  18. Preceptor becomes villain

    cornpoohRN replied to chilly2008's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, I had no idea that there were so many SN's with experiences with preceptor's that were so out of control. So when I saw this thread in the newsletter, I had to read it and share my experience. I...

  19. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    cornpoohRN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    Be glad that you aren't working for such unprofessional's who outright admit that they are breaking the law. Would you really want to work for someone who's work ethic is like that? However, I would...

  20. How do you deal with annoying classmates?

    cornpoohRN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Graduate!

  21. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    cornpoohRN replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    In my city there are so many RN positions postings in various types of ads in 10+ major hospitals in the metro area, however just because the jobs are posted and there are vacancies that does not mean...

  22. Applying to Piedmont Hospital

    cornpoohRN replied to Bosco15's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You do not have to bring any of that info with you for the interview. The interview is with the educators and clinical managers. If they decide that you will work well on their team and they want you...

  23. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    cornpoohRN replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    Well right now.....I am shocked at how naive you are being if you think that you are going to graduate from NS and walk into HR when and if you get an interview and demand a pay that they are not...

  24. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    cornpoohRN replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry but I have to disagree-a little. You can sell yourself with experience, certifications and specialties and get more $$ but as a new grad you are limited to starting pay and jobs. Ask anyone...

  25. Interview etiquette for finding out the pay!!!

    cornpoohRN replied to XYnurse2B's topic in General Students

    I agree, Nursing is not just about $$, yes we do want to get compensated for what we do but there are other forms of compensation. I was one one of the fortunate few that even got any interview, no...